[Shower thought] What do Muslims think about drugs?

Wildfire · 08-11-2016, 08:57 PM

Americans and probably other countries live in a society where recreational drug usage is pretty accepted.

So I was just thinking, what do people in the Middle-East (specifically, Muslims) think about marijuana, LSD, etc?

insidious · 08-11-2016, 09:24 PM

interesting question, I would think it's quite similiar to the US. Culturally they don't seem to be as strict as some Asian countries with recreational drug use. Maybe it is different religiously, though there are going to be radical groups in every country on each side of the issue.

mothered · 08-13-2016, 03:06 PM

I have a few Muslim friends, and they're totally opposed to all forms of Illicit drugs.

They find It uncomfortable talking about It, let alone taking any. Now my friends are the very religious type who pray so many times a day, and abide by the law to a great degree.

Ex094 · 08-13-2016, 03:14 PM

Drugs are considered Haram (Prohibited), infact anything that causes intoxication is prohibited in Islam..

The Prophet (PBUH) said that "If a large amount of anything causes intoxication, a small amount of it is prohibited."

P.S I am a Muslim

Wildfire · 08-13-2016, 05:52 PM

(08-13-2016, 03:06 PM)mothered Wrote: I have a few Muslim friends, and they're totally opposed to all forms of Illicit drugs.

They find It uncomfortable talking about It, let alone taking any. Now my friends are the very religious type who pray so many times a day, and abide by the law to a great degree.

I have had the same problem discussing it...that's why I was just curious.

(08-13-2016, 03:14 PM)Ex094 Wrote: Drugs are considered Haram (Prohibited), infact anything that causes intoxication is prohibited in Islam..

The Prophet (PBUH) said that "If a large amount of anything causes intoxication, a small amount of it is prohibited."

P.S I am a Muslim

Thanks for the information!

Cosvo · 08-13-2016, 07:26 PM

When I was in Sweden this year they seemed to all smoke pot Smile

I guess that may be their answer on drugs Smile

mothered · 08-14-2016, 03:25 AM

(08-13-2016, 05:52 PM)Axari Wrote: I have had the same problem discussing it...that's why I was just curious.

The one thing I can't handle, Is how a few of my work colleagues despise Muslims for their beliefs and practice.

I Instantly put them back In the hole where they came from. I'm not a Muslim, but I respect my Muslim friends to the fullest degree. They're courteous, polite and go out of their way to lend a helping hand when needed.

Mr.Kurd · 08-14-2016, 08:50 AM

I'm Muslim and we are really hate drugs with all sort.
Muslims hate drugs and don't use it Our prophet Muhammed sayed that drug harm human bodys,money. I hope you understand me.
In our book Quran Allah said that we shouldn't use it.
And said that we shouldnt use any think that harme use .
BUT you see that no place with out bad one, in middle east we have smoker and our yungest boy use drugs, and some sell him self.
To here i stop my eng not good so i'm sorry for my mistake.

Dismas · 08-14-2016, 09:04 AM

Those that are more conservative/traditional with religion (not just Islam) tend to be against drugs. Depends on the Muslim.

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Ex094 · 08-14-2016, 09:12 AM

(08-13-2016, 07:26 PM)Cosvo Wrote: When I was in Sweden this year they seemed to all smoke pot I guess that may be their answer on drugs

There are Muslims who smoke pot, cigarettes and take all kinds of drugs, I won't deny that fact. The simple answer is unable to control their LUST and unable to follow the teachings of Islam. Now you may also find Muslims who pray 5 times a day and still smoke cigarettes, if you ask them why do you smoke? They might just say "I like it", unable to control their lust. Controlling your nafs (Soul) from these things is a big battle.

It's said that man has 2 enemies, One is Shaytan (Devil) and one is his own Nafs(Soul), control your soul and you'll lead yourself to heavens